3D printing: The final frontier for international trade in goods?
The evidence to date suggests that 3D printing might actually complement trade in goods.
The evidence to date suggests that 3D printing might actually complement trade in goods.
Recent research into global supply chain risks highlights why high-tech products are particularly susceptible to shocks.
As most countries experience COVID-19 related lockdowns, there are concerns about both the present and the future of global supply chains.
Innovation can provide swift remedies to the COVID-19 linked recession. Policy should contain incentives to innovate in the long-term.
Automation and reshoring mitigate risks. Industrial policies aiming to reduce dependence on global supply chains could accelerate the trend.